FACULTY

* denotes graduate faculty

Craig C. Alberty (1996)
Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Instrumental Activities
M.M.E., Music, Arkansas State University
B.F.A., Music Education, University of South Dakota

Roger W. Allen Jr. (1971)*
Professor of Mathematics
Ph.D., Mathematics, University of Virginia
M.A., Mathematics, University of Virginia
B.S., Mathematics, Auburn University

Lawrence P. Anderson (2000)*
Chair, Department of Fine Arts and Associate Professor of Graphic Design, Printmaking and Drawing
M.F.A., Printmaking/Drawing, University of Kentucky
B.F.A., Printmaking, University of South Dakota

Joseph A. Aniello (2003)*
Visiting Assistant Professor of Management and Interim Director of the Donald E. Kelley Small Business Institute
Ed.D., Human Resources Development, Vanderbilt University
M.B.A., Marketing, Fordham University
B.S., Marketing, Fairfield University

Edward Arroyo (2001)
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
Ph.D., Mathematics, City University of New York

Fangjun H. Arroyo (2002)*
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Ph.D., Mathematics, City University of New York
M.Phil., Mathematics, City University of New York
B.S., Mathematics, Jilin University

Sharon Moore Askins (2004)*
Assistant Professor of Education
Ph.D., Educational Administration, University of South Carolina
M.E.d., Elementary Education, Francis Marion College
B.A., English, Francis Marion College

Kenneth M. Autrey (1989)*
Professor of English
Ph.D., English, University of South Carolina
M.A., English, Auburn University
A.B., English, Davidson College

Jonathan E. Baltzell (1982)
Director of Academic Computing Services and Assistant Professor of Sociology
M.A., Sociology, University of Cincinnati
B.A., Sociology, University of Cincinnati

Tamatha R. Barbeau (2004)
Assistant Professor of Biology
M.Sc., Zoology, Universitiy of Florida
B.A., Biology, State University of New York, College at Oswego
A.S., Veterinary Technology, State University of New York, College at Canton

Leslie E. Barnes-Young (1997)*
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Ph.D., Counseling - Psychology, University of Akron
M.S., Marriage and Family Therapy, University of Akron
B.S., Animal Science, Ohio State University

Robert T. Barrett (1989)*
Associate Dean of the School of Business and Professor of Business Administration
Ph.D., Business, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
M.B.A., Business Administration, East Carolina University
B.S., Business Administration, University of North Carolina at
Chapel Hill

Vernon W. Bauer (2000) *
Assistant Professor of Biology
Ph.D., Genetics, North Carolina State University
B.S., Biological Sciences, Clemson University

Shirley C. Bausmith (1994)
Assistant Professor of Education and NCATE Specialist
Ph.D., Special Education, University of South Carolina
M.Ed., Remediation, Francis Marion University
B.S., Elementary Education, Francis Marion College

Linda D. Becote (1991)
Catalog Librarian and Associate Professor
M.L.S., Library Science, University of South Carolina
B.A., Business Education, South Carolina State College

Stanford E. Bergstrom (1975)*
Professor of Spanish
Ph.D., Spanish, University of California - Riverside
M.A., Spanish, University of California - Riverside
B.A., Spanish and English, University of California - Riverside

D. Keith Best (1993)
Associate Professor of Theatre Arts - Acting
M.F.A., Theatre Arts, University of Louisville
B.F.A., Theatre Arts, Valdosta State College

Jerry K. Bilbrey Jr. (2002)
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
M.E., Computer Engineering, University of South Carolina
B.S., Industrial Engineering, Tennessee Technological University

J. Mark Blackwell (2001)
Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Religious Studies
M.Div., Divinity, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
B.A., English, George Mason University

Robert C. Bridger (1999)*
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Ph.D., Educational Psychology, University of Georgia
M.Ed., Educational Psychology, University of Georgia
B.S., Psychology, Coastal Carolina University

John A. Britton (1972)*
Suzanne and Benjamin Gasque Professor of History
Ph.D., History, Tulane University
M.A., History, Tulane University
B.A., History, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Robert E. Brooks (2003)
Assistant Professor of Theatre History
Ph.D., Theatre, Louisiana State University
M.A., Speech, Kansas State University
B.S., Chemical Engineering, Kansas State University

Samuel F. Broughton Jr. (1986)*
Associate Professor of Psychology
Ph.D., Psychology, University of Georgia
M.S., Psychology, University of Georgia
B.A., Psychology, Presbyterian College

Scott S. Brown (1999)*
Assistant Professor of Geography
Ph.D., Geography, Louisiana State University
M.S., Geography, Universidad de Costa Rica
B.A., Geography, University of Texas at Austin

Richard C. Brunk (1974)*
Professor of Sociology
Ph.D., Sociology, Florida State University
M.S., Sociology, Florida State University
B.A., Sociology, Kentucky Wesleyan College

David J. Burt (1971)
Associate Professor of English
Ph.D., English, University of Kentucky
M.A., English, University of North Texas
B.A., English, University of Dallas

Wendy Caldwell (2002)
Assistant Professor of Spanish
Ph.D., Romance Languages, University of Georgia
M.A., Spanish, University of South Carolina
B. A., Spanish and English, College of Charleston

Scott K. Campbell (2004)
Assistant Professor of Management
Ph.D., Management, Auburn University
M.B.A., Management and Marketing, Auburn University
B.S., Psychology, University of Montevallo

Jeffrey D. Camper (1994)*
Associate Professor of Biology
Ph.D., Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences, Texas A & M University
M.A., Biology, Drake University
B.S., Zoology, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale

Luther F. Carter (1999)*
President and Professor of Political Science
Ph.D., Political Science, University of South Carolina
M.P.A., Public Administration, University of South Carolina
B.A., Political Science, University of Central Florida

Richard N. Chapman (1989)*
Provost, Dean of the Francis Marion College of Liberal Arts, and Professor of History
Ph.D., History, Yale University
M.Phil., History, Yale University
M.A., History, Yale University
B.A., History, Washington University

Suzanne M. Cherry (1997)
Assistant Professor of English
Ph.D., English, Texas A & M University
M.A., English, Texas A & M University
B.A., English, Sam Houston State University

D. Allen Clabo Jr. (1998)
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Ph.D., Chemistry, University of California - Berkeley
B.S., Chemistry/Physics, University of Richmond

Fred R. Clayton Jr. (1971)*
Chair, Department of Chemistry and Professor of Chemistry
Ph.D., Chemistry, University of Tennessee
B.S., Chemistry, University of Tennessee

Gary D. Coker (2000)
Instructor of Computer Science
M.Phil., Mathematics, University of Wales
B.S., Mathematics, Francis Marion College

Margie M. Covington (1985)
Assistant Professor of Computer Science/Mathematics
Ph.D., Mathematics Education, University of South Carolina
M.S., Mathematics, University of South Carolina
B.S., Mathematics, Francis Marion College
B.A., Education, Erskine College

David L. Cowles (2000)
Associate Professor of English
Ph.D., English Language and Literature, University of Chicago
M.A., English, Brigham Young Univeristy
B.A., English, Brigham Young University

Kevan H. Croteau (1987)
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
M.S., Computer Science, State University of New York at Stony Brook
B.S., Science/Computer Applications, Keene State College

Betty P. David (1978)
Instructor of Accounting
M.B.A., Business Administration, University of South Carolina
B.S., Business Administration, Francis Marion College

Fred R. David (1988)*
TranSouth Professor of Strategic Planning and Professor of
Business Administration
Ph.D., Business Administration, University of South Carolina
M.B.A., Business Administration, Wake Forest University
B.S., Mathematics, Wake Forest University

E. Lorraine de Montluzin (1974)*
Professor of History
Ph.D., History, Duke University
M.A., History, Duke University
B.A., History, Newcomb College - Tulane University

Kirk E. Dineley (2004)
Assistant Professor of Biology
Ph.D., Molecular Pharmacology, University of Pittsburgh
B.S., Biology, Pennsylvania State University

Mary R. Dittman (2000)
Instructor of Marketing
M.B.A., Business Administration, Francis Marion University
B.S., Marketing, University of Nevada – Reno

Thomas N. Dorsel (1986)*
Professor of Psychology
Ph.D., Psychology, University of New Mexico
M.S., Psychology, University of Kentucky
B.A., Psychology, University of Notre Dame

Richard G. Doughty (1999)
Instructor of Political Science
M.A., International Affairs, Columbia University in the City of
New York
B.A., Political Economy, Williams College

H. Paul Dove Jr. (1975)*
Dean of the Library and Professor
M.S. in L.S., Library Science, University of North Carolina at
Chapel Hill
M.A., French, University of South Carolina
A.B., French, Erskine College

A. Renee Dowdy (2000)
Instructor of Mathematics
M.Ed., Mathematics, Francis Marion University
B.S., Mathematics, Francis Marion University

Jean C. Duckett (2003)
Assistant Professor of Education
Ph.D., Elementary Education, University of South Carolina
M.Ed., Elementary School Guidance, University of South Carolina
B.A., Elementary Education, Furman University

Joyce M. Durant (1988)
Acquisitions Librarian and Associate Professor
M.Ln., Librarianship, University of South Carolina
B.S., Business Administration, Francis Marion College

Kenneth R. Dye Jr. (1972)*
Assistant Professor of Education
Ph.D., Counselor Education, University of South Carolina
M.A., Rehabilitation Counseling, University of Florida
A.B., Psychology, Duke University

Lisa A. Eargle (2000)
Assistant Professor of Sociology
Ph.D., Sociology, University of South Carolina
M.A., Sociology, University of South Carolina
B.S., Sociology, University of South Carolina

Jo Angela Edwins (2004)
Assistant Professor of English
Ph.D., English, University of Tennessee
M.A., English, University of Tennessee
B.A., English and Communications, Augusta College

P. Edwin Eleazer (1987)*
Professor of English
Ph.D., English Literature, Florida State University
M.A., English, Florida State University
B.A., English, Florida State University

James R. Faulkenberry (1974)*
Dean of the School of Education and Professor of Education
Ed.D., Health Education Administration, University of South
Carolina
M.A.T, Health Education, University of South Carolina
B.S., Health and Physical Education, University of South Carolina

Leslie E. Figa (1974)*
Professor of Education
Ed.D., Educational Psychology, University of Georgia
M.A., Educational Psychology, University of Georgia
B.S., Psychology, Campbell University

Bryan L. Fisher (2003)
Assistant Professor of Speech Communication
Ph.D., Speech Communication and American Studies, Indiana
University
M.A., American Culture Studies, Bowling Green State University
B.A., American Studies, University of California, Davis

Thomas L. Fitzkee (1998)*
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Ph.D., Mathematics, George Washington University
M.S., Mathematics, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
B.S., Mathematics, Salisbury State University

Rebecca H. Flannagan (1995)
Assistant Professor of English
Ph.D., English, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
M.A., English, Western Kentucky University
A.B., History, Western Kentucky University

William P. Fox (1998)*
Chair, Department of Mathematics and Professor of Mathematics
Ph.D., Industrial Engineering, Clemson University
M.S., Operations Research and Systems Analysis, Naval
Postgraduate School
B.S., United States Military Academy

David P. Franck (2001)*
Assistant Professor of Economics
Ph.D., Economics, University of Georgia
M.S., Economics, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
B.S.B.A., Marketing, East Carolina University

Ed Freedman (1997)
Associate Professor of Mass Communication
A.M., Speech, University of Missouri
B.A., Television and Radio, Brooklyn College

Gregory G. Fry (2002)
Assistant Professor of Art-Graphic Design
M.F.A., Art, University of South Dakota
B.A., Fine Arts, Indiana University, South Bend

Howard J. Frye (2003)
Assistant Professor of Art Education
Ed.D., Art Education, Florida State University
M.S., Art Education, Florida State University
B.A., Art Education, Marshall University
B.A., Speech Broadcasting, Marshall University

Philip C. Fulmer (2002)
Assistant Professor of Physics
Ph.D., Nuclear engineering, Texas A & M University
M.S., Health Physics, Texas A & M University
B.S., Health Physics, Francis Marion University

Phillip J. Gardner (1980)
Associate Professor of English
M.A., English, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
B.A., English, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Steven F. Gately (1973)
Associate Professor of Art-Painting
M.F.A., Art - Creative Painting, Florida State University
B.F.A., Painting, Florida Atlantic University

Donna H. Goodman (1987)*
Peter D. Hyman Professor of Art and Professor of Art and Education
Ph.D., Educational Administration, University of Alabama
Ed.S., Educational Administration, University of South Carolina
M.A., Art Studio, University of South Carolina
B.A., Art, Coker College

A. Glen Gourley Jr. (1985)
Associate Professor of Theatre Arts and Speech - Directing
M.F.A., Theatre, University of Mississippi
B.F.A., Theatre, University of Montevallo

Jane E. Gower (1992)
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
M.Ed., Mathematics Education, North Carolina State University
B.S., Mathematics Education, North Carolina State University

David C. Granath (1987)*
Professor of Theatre Arts and Speech - Scenic Design
M.F.A., Drama, University of Miami
A.B., Theatre, West Georgia College

Douglas E. Gray (1997)
Associate Professor of Art - Ceramics
M.F.A., Ceramics, University of North Texas
B.A., Art/English, University of Louisville

Barbara L. Hankinson (1982)
Associate Professor of Chemistry
Ph.D., Chemistry, Mississippi State University
M.S., Chemistry/Biological Sciences, Mississippi University for Women
B.S., Physical Sciences/Biology, Mississippi University for Women

Gary W. Hanson (1971)*
Vice President for Administration and Walter D. Smith Professor of Psychology
Ph.D., Psychology, Florida State University
M.S., Psychology, Florida State University
B.A., Psychology, Stetson University

Lynn Hanson (1998)
Assistant Professor of English
Ph.D., Drama, University of Georgia
M.A., English, Auburn University
B.A., English, Auburn University

Timothy L. Hanson (1996)
Assistant Professor of Mass Communication
M.A., Journalism, University of Montana
B.A., Journalism and History, Eastern Washington College

George E. Harding III (1987)
Professor of German
Ph.D., German Language and Literature, University of Tennessee
M.A., German, Mississippi State University
B.A., German, Birmingham-Southern College

Dorothy M. Harris (1985)*
Professor of Education
Ed.D., Early Childhood Education, University of Georgia
M.A., Early Childhood Education, Atlanta University
A.B., Philosophy, Johnson C. Smith University

John R. Hester (1980)*
Chair, Department of Psychology and Sociology and Professor of Psychology
Ph.D., Psychology, University of South Carolina
M.A., Psychology, University of South Carolina
B.A., Psychology, Clemson University

James E. Holsenback (1999)*
Associate Professor of Business
Ph.D., Business Administration, University of South Carolina
M.B.A., Business Administration, University of South Carolina
B.S., Chemical Engineering, Clemson University

Samuel H. Howell Jr. (1994)*
Assistant Professor of Art
Ph.D., Art History, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
M.A., Art History, Vanderbilt University
B.A., Art History, New College

Clarence P. Huggins Jr. (1974)
Associate Professor of English
Ed.D., Educational Administration, University of South Carolina
M.A., English, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
A.B., English, Davidson College

Michael P. Hughes (2003)
Assistant Professor of Finance
Ph.D., Business Administration (Finance), University of Central
Florida
M.B.A., Business Administration, University of Central Florida
B.S.E.T., Engineering Technology, University of Central Florida

Laurie Sullivan Hunter (1996)*
Associate Professor of Psychology
Ph.D., Psychology, University of Alabama at Birmingham
M.A., Psychology, University of Alabama in Huntsville
B.A., Psychology, University of Alabama in Huntsville

Lloyd B.B. Hutchings (1975)*
Professor of Education
Ph.D., Mathematics Education, Syracuse University
B.A., Biology, Harvard College

Roger K. Hux (1975)
Assistant Reference Librarian and Associate Professor
M.Ln., Librarianship, Emory University
M.A., History, University of Georgia
B.S.E.D., Social Science, Georgia Southern College

Linda L. Jacobs (1988)*
Professor of English
Ph.D., English, University of Kentucky
M.A., English, University of Kentucky
B.A., English, Duke University

Brad R. Johnson (2003)*
Associate Professor of Accounting
Ph.D., Business Administration, University of Houston
J.D., Law, Northwestern School of Law of Lewis and Clark Co llege
M.B.T., Taxation, University of Southern California
M.S., Business Administration (Accounting), California State
University
B.A., Economics and Mathematics, University of California

Christopher D. Johnson (1996)*
Chair, Department of English, Modern Languages & Philosophy and Associate Professor of English
Ph.D., English, University of Delaware
M.A., English, University of Delaware
B.A., English, Villanova University

Derek W. Jokisch (1999)
Assistant Professor of Physics
Ph.D., Nuclear Engineering Sciences, University of Florida
M.S., Nuclear Engineering Sciences, University of Florida
B.S., Nuclear Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana -
Champaign

Jacqueline C. Jones (2003)
Assistant Professor of English
Ph.D., English, City University of New York
A.B., Afro-American Studies, Smith College

Jesse J. Jordan (1972)*
Professor of Psychology and Director of Institutional Research
Ph.D., Psychology, Georgia State University
M.A., Psychology, Georgia State University
B.A., Psychology, Georgia State College

V. Scott Kaufman (2001)
Assistant Professor of History
Ph.D., History, Ohio University
M.A., History, Ohio University
B.A., History, Kansas State University

Jennifer G. Kelley (2004)
Instructor of Chemistry
A.B.D., Chemistry, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
B.S., Biology, Greensboro College

G. Wayne King (1970)*
Professor of History
Ph.D., History, University of South Carolina
M.A., History, University of South Carolina
B.A., History, University of South Carolina

Peter D. King (1996)*
Associate Professor of Biology
Ph.D., Zoology, North Carolina State University
B.A., Animal Biology, The University of New England
B.Bus., Marketing, University of Technology, Sydney

Eileen L. Kirley-Tallon (1974)*
John Monroe Johnson Holliday Professor of Political Science
Ph.D., Political Science, University of Pittsburgh
M.A., Political Science, University of Pittsburgh
B.A., Political Science, University of Cincinnati

Kenneth D. Kitts (1987)*
Associate Provost, Director of Graduate Programs, and Associate Professor of Political Science
Ph.D., Political Science, University of South Carolina
M.A., Political Science, Appalachian State University
B.A., Political Science, Appalachian State University

Travis W. Knowles (1991)
Assistant Professor of Biology
M.S., Biology, Wake Forest University
B.A., Biology, Wake Forest University

Lynn B. Kostoff (1985)
Professor of English
M.F.A., Creative Writing, Bowling Green State University
B.F.A., Creative Writing and Philosophy, Bowling Green State
University

Julia E. Krebs (1977)*
Chair, Department of Biology and Professor of Biology
Ph.D., Zoology, University of Georgia
M.S., Zoology, University of Georgia
M.Ed., Urban Education, Boston College
A.B., Biology, Oberlin College

Jennifer L. Kunka (2001)
Assistant Professor of English and Director of the Writing Center
Ph.D., English, Purdue University
M.A., English, Marquette University
B.A., English and History, Marquette University

Ben L. Kyer (1989)*
Benjamin Wall Ingram III, Professor of Economics and
Director of MBA Program
Ph.D., Economics, West Virginia University
M.A., Economics, West Virginia University
A.B., Business Administration, Glenville State College

Kevin J. Lasher (1993)*
Chair, Department of Political Science and Geography and
Associate Professor of Political Science
Ph.D., Political Science, University of Georgia
M.A., Political Science, University of Georgia
B.A., Psychology, Youngstown State University

Kay W. Lawrimore (1979)*
N. B. Baroody Professor of Marketing
Ph.D., Business Administration, University of South Carolina
M.B.A., Business Administration, University of South Carolina
B.S., Business Administration, Francis Marion College

Jackson F. Lee Jr. (1972)*
Director of the Pee Dee Science/Math Hub and Phillip N. Truluck Professor of Public Policy and Professor of Education
Ed.D., Education, Duke University
M.A.T, Biology, Duke University
A.B., Science Education, Duke University

C. Allan Lockyer (1986)*
Professor of Geography
D.A., Geography, University of Northern Colorado
M.A.C.T., Geography, Western Kentucky University
B.S., Geography, Southern State College

William F. Loewenstein III (2004)
Assistant Professor of Mass Communication
M.A., Communication, Western Michigan University
B.A., Journalism, Michigan State University

Gerald W. Long (1993)*
Associate Professor of Biology
Ph.D., Biology, University of South Carolina
M.S., Biology, University of South Carolina
B.S., Biology, University of South Carolina

Meredith A. Love (2003)
Assistant Professor of English
Ph.D., Composition and Rhetoric, Miami University
M.A., English, Clemson University
B.A., English, Loyola University

H. Jane Madden (1998)
Director of Grants Development Program and Assistant Professor of Education
Ed.D., Instructional Technology and Distance Education, Nova
Southeastern University
M.Ed., Exceptional Education, University of Saskatchewan
B.Ed., Elementary Education and Exceptional Education,
University of Saskatchewan
B.A., History and Psychology, University of Regina

J. Michael Madden (1995)*
Professor of Education
Ph.D., Special Education, University of Saskatchewan
M.A., Ecclesiastical History, Washington Theological Union
B.Ed., Exceptional Education, University of Saskatchewan
B.A., Philosophy, Catholic University of America

Susannah M. McCuaig (1975)*
Professor of Education
Ed.D., Reading, Boston University
M.Ed., Reading, Boston University
A.B., Elementary Education, The Colorado College

Larry J. McCumber (1982)*
Palmetto Professor of Biology
Ph.D., Medical Sciences, University of Florida
M.S., Medical Sciences, University of Florida
B.S., Biology, University of South Carolina

Mary H. McNulty (1979)*
Pee Dee Federal Savings Bank Professor of English
Ph.D., English, University of Notre Dame
A.M., English, Harvard University
B.A., English, Dominican College

Janis McWayne (2003)
Assistant Professor of Health Education
Ph.D., Health Promotion and Education, University of South Carolina
M.A., Health Promotion and Education, University of South
Carolina
B.A., Psychology, University of Colorado

Duane P. Myers (1972)*
A. R. Avent Professor of History
Ph.D., History, Yale University
M.A., History, Yale University
B.A., History, Johns Hopkins University

Jeannette M. Myers (2003)
Assistant Professor of Astronomy and Director of Planetarium
Ph.D., Physics, Clemson University
M.S., Physics, Clemson University
B.S., Astronomy and Physics, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Larry E. Nelson (1974)*
Chair, Department of History and Professor of History
Ph.D., History, Duke University
M.S., History, University of Utah
B.A., History, Brigham Young University

Matthew C. Nelson (2004)
Assistant Professor of English
M. A., English, Texas A & M University
B.A., English, Texas A & M University

Dollie J. Newhouse (2002)
Instructor of English
M.A., English, University of South Carolina
B.A., English, West Virginia University

K. Magnus Nystedt (2001)
Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems
M.S., Management Information Systems, University of Abertay Dundee
B.S., Business Administration, Blekinge Institute of Technology, Sweden

Brad M. O’Brien (2002)
Instructor of English
M.A., English, University of South Carolina
B.A., English, University of South Carolina

M. Barry O’Brien (1988)*
Dean of the School of Business and Associate Professor of Economics
Ph.D., Economics, University of South Carolina
B.A., Economics, University of NC at Pembroke

Michael P. Oczkowski (2004)
Assistant Professor of Computational Physics
Ph.D., Physics, University of Maryland, College Park
M.S., Physics, DePaul University
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Northwestern University

Sue Butler Orr (1971)
Assistant Professor of Music
M.M., Music - Voice, Florida State University
B.M., Voice, Howard College

Joseph P. Owczarzak (2002)
Instructor of Physics
A.B.D., Physics, University of Arkansas
A.B., Physics, Augustana College

Tammy H. Pawloski (2000)
Associate Professor of Education – Early Childhood
Ph.D., Elementary Education, University of South Carolina
M.Ed., Early Childhood Education, University of South Carolina
B.S., Early Childhood Education, University of South Carolina - Aiken

David M. Peterson (1979)*
Chair, Department of Physics and Astronomy and Professor of Physics
Ph.D., Physics, North Carolina State University
B.Sc., Physics, University of London

LeRoy Peterson Jr. (1990)*
Professor of Chemistry
Ph.D., Chemistry, University of South Carolina
B.S., Chemistry, Francis Marion College

Yvette H. Pierce (1973)
Assistant Reference Librarian and Associate Professor
A.M.L.S., Library Science, University of Michigan
B.A., English, Tuskegee University

Lisa A. Pike (1993)
Assistant Professor of Biology
M.S., Marine Biology, University of North Carolina at Wilmington
B.S., Biological Sciences, State University of New York at Binghamton

Jeffrey Pompe (1988)*
Professor of Economics
Ph.D., Economics, Florida State University
M.S., Economics, Florida State University
M.M., Music, Duquesne University
B.M., Music, Duquesne University

Kathleen S. Pompe (1988)*
Professor of Art
M.F.A., Art, Pennsylvania State University
B.A., Art, Pennsylvania State University

Joey R. Poole (2003)
Assistant Professor of English
M.F.A., Creative Writing, University of South Carolina
B.A., English, Clemson University

Cynthia A. Price (1988)
Media Cataloging Librarian and Instructor
M.L.I.S., Library and Information Science, University of South Carolina
B.A., English, Francis Marion University

K. Wayne Pruitt (1971)*
Ashpy P. Lowrimore Professor of Education
Ed.D., Education, Duke University
M.A., School Administration, East Carolina University
B.A., English, Elon College

Gregory S. Pryor (2004)
Assistant Professor of Biology
Ph.D., Zoology, University of Florida
M.Sc., Zoology, University of Florida
B.A., Zoology, State University of New York at Oswego

Robert E. Pugh (1990)*
Eugene A. Fallon, Jr., Professor of Production Management and Associate Professor of Business Administration
Ph.D., Public Administration, American University
M.A., Mathematics, American University
B.S., Mathematics, East Carolina University

Jane P. Quick (1978)
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
M.A.T, Mathematics, University of South Carolina
B.S., Mathematics Education, University of South Carolina

Pamela B. Radcliffe (1985)
Systems Librarian and Associate Professor
M.L.S., Library Science, Florida State University
A.B., History, Asbury College

John G. Rae III (1988)*
Shirley Malloy Professor of Biology
Ph.D., Zoology, Ohio University
M.S., Marine Sciences, University of the Pacific
B.S., Biology, State University of New York at Stony Brook

Betty F. Ramey (1977)
Associate Professor of English
M.A.T, English, Converse College
B.A., English, Furman University

James T. Ramey Jr. (1974)*
Professor of Mathematics
Ph.D., Mathematics, Clemson University
B.S., Mathematics, Clemson University

William M. Ramsey (1988)*
Professor of English
Ph.D., English, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
M.A., English, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
A.B., English, Bates College

James L. Renneker (1978)*
Professor of Political Science
Ph.D., Government, University of Texas at Austin
A.B., Political Science, Tulane University

William H. Richardson Jr. (1980)*
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Ph.D., Biomedical System Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina
M.S., Mathematical Sciences, Clemson University
B.S., Mathematics, Francis Marion College

Neil F. Riley (1991)*
Wachovia Bank of S.C. Professor of Financial Management and
Associate Professor of Business Administration
Ph.D., Finance, University of Mississippi
M.B.A., Finance, University of Southern Mississippi
B.S., Finance, University of Southwestern Louisiana

Ana Maria Rios (2001)
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
M.Eng., Computer Engineering, University of South Carolina
B.T., Electronics and Telecommunications, Escuela Politecnica
Nacional Institute of Technology, Ecuador

Pamela A. Rooks (1989)*
Professor of English and Director of the Honors Program
Ph.D., English, University of York
B.A., English, Carleton University

Susan E. Ruppel (2002)*
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Ph.D., Psychology, Texas Christian University
M.S., Psychology, Texas Christian University
M.A., Psychology, Stephen F. Austin State University
B.A., Psychology, Texas Lutheran University

David A. Sacash (2002)
Assistant Professor of Mass Communication
M.A., Journalism, Kent State University
B.S., Speech/Telecommunications, Kent State University

Thomas D. Sawyer (1991)*
Professor of Education
Ed.D., Curriculum and Instruction, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
M.S., Secondary Education/Social Studies, University of Nebraska at Omaha
B.S., Secondary Education/Economics and Social Studies,
University of Nebraska at Omaha

Matthew W. Schmeer (2002)
Assistant Professor of English
M.F.A., Creative Writing, University of Missouri
B.A., English, University of Missouri

George E. Schnibben Jr. (1984)*
Professor of Mathematics
Ph.D., Mathematical Sciences, Clemson University
M.S., Mathematical Sciences, Clemson University
B.S., Mathematics, Francis Marion College

Damon A. Scott (2001)*
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Ph.D., Mathematics, Duke University
M.A., Music Theory, Eastman School of Music
M.A., Mathematics, Duke University
B.S., Mathematics, Butler University

Timothy E. Shannon (1999)*
Assistant Professor of Biology
Ph.D., Biological Sciences, Ohio University
M.S., Biology, Western Kentucky University
B.S., Recombinant Genetics, Western Kentucky University

M. Suzanne Singleton (1988)
Assistant Reference Librarian and Associate Professor
M.L.S., Librarianship, University of South Carolina
B.A., History, University of South Carolina
B.A., Interdisciplinary Studies, University of South Carolina

J. Henry Slone (1991)*
Associate Professor of Biology
Ph.D., Botany, University of Montana
B.S., Biology, Florida Southern College

Allen E. Smith (2001)*
Associate Professor of Management Information Systems
Ph.D., Business Administration, University of South Carolina
M.A., Human Resources Management, Pepperdine University,
Los Angeles
B.S., Management, University of South Carolina

R. Sethfield Smith (1989)*
Pee Dee Electric Cooperative Professor of Physics
Ph.D., Physics, Louisiana State University
M.S., Physics, Louisiana State University
B.A., Mathematics, Francis Marion College

Donald W. Stewart (1984)*
Chair, Department of Mass Communication and Professor of
Mass Communication
M.A., Journalism, Michigan State University
B.A., English and Speech, Greenville College

Ann M. Stoeckmann (2004)
Assistant Professor of Biology
Ph.D., Zoology, Ohio State University
B.S., Zoology, University of Washington

Carolyn R. Stokes (1984)*
Professor of Accounting
D.B.A., Accounting, University of Kentucky
M.Acc., Accounting, University of South Carolina
M.A.T, Teaching in Mathematics, Emory University
B.A., Mathematics, University of South Carolina

David J. Stroup (1987)*
Professor of Biology
Ph.D., Biology, West Virginia University
B.S., Biology, University of Akron

John M. Summer (1988)
Assistant Reference Librarian and Instructor
M.Ln., Librarianship, University of South Carolina
B.A., English, Newberry College

John C. Sutton (1987)*
Professor of English
Ph.D., English, University of Tennessee
M.A., English, University of Central Arkansas
A.B., English, Indiana University

Marsha P. Taylor (1980)
Instructor of English
M.A., English, University of South Carolina
B.A., English, Winthrop College

Stephen E. Taylor (1991)*
Professor of Education
Ph.D., Education, University of South Carolina
M.Ed., Education, Francis Marion College
B.A., English, Clemson University

Barbara M. Thayer (1988)
Director of Teaching Materials Center and Assistant Professor
M.S., Reading, Florida State University
A.B., Elementary Education, Lenoir-Rhyne College

Joel H. Thayer (1979)*
Joan and Garry Gladstone Professor of Sociology
Ph.D., Sociology, Florida State University
M.S., Sociology, Florida State University
B.A., Sociology, Stetson University

Gabriele Theuner (2002)
Associate Professor of Marketing
Ph.D., Marketing, University of Transport and Communication,
Dresden, Germany
B.S., Business and Engineering, University of Transport and
Communication, Dresden, Germany

Neal D. Thigpen (1971)*
Professor of Political Science
Ph.D., Government and Politics, University of Maryland
M.A., Government and Politics, University of Maryland
B.A., History, University of Maryland

Jon W. Tuttle (1990)*
Professor of English
Ph.D., English, University of New Mexico
M.A., English, University of New Mexico
B.S., Mass Communication, University of Utah

Emmanuel I. Udogu (1985)*
Professor of Political Science
Ph.D., Political Science, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
M.A., Political Science, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
B.A., Political Science, Appalachian State University

Kristofoland Varazo (2003)
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Ph.D., Chemistry, University of Georgia
M.S., Ecology and Evolution/Bio Technology
B.S., Chemistry/Biochemistry, University of West Florida

Damian M. Von Frank (2003)
Visiting Assistant Professor of Economics and Finance
M.B.A., Business Administration, Florida State University
M.S., Economics, Florida State University
B.S., Economics and Psychology, Francis Marion University

James H. Von Frank (1972)*
Professor of Philosophy and Religious Studies
Ph.D., Philosophy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
M.A., Philosophy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
B.A., Philosophy, Upsala College

Charlene Wages (1986)*
Professor of Psychology
Ph.D., Psychology, Georgia State University
M.A., Psychology, Georgia State University
B.S., Psychology, University of Georgia

Russell E. Ward Jr. (2000)
Assistant Professor of Sociology
Ph.D., Sociology, Kent State University
M.A., Sociology, Bowling Green State Univeristy
B.A., Sociology, Bowling Green State University

T. Alissa Warters (2004)
Assistant Professor of Political Science
M.A., Political Science, Virginia Tech
B.A., Political Science, Virginia Tech

William P. Wattles (1995)*
Associate Professor of Psychology
Ph.D., Clinical - Community Psychology, University of South
Carolina
B.A., Psychology, University of Texas at Austin
B.A., Economics, Tufts University

Sophia D. Waymyers (2004)
Instructor of Mathematics
M.S., Mathematics, University of South Carolina
B.S., Mathematics, Winthrop University

Richard D. West (1999)*
Associate Professor of Mathematics
Ph.D., Mathematics Education, New York University
M.S., Applied Mathematics, University of Colorado
B.S., United States Military Academy

Peter T. Whelan (1992)
Professor of English
Ph.D., English, University of Exeter
B.A., Modern Arabic Studies, University of Durham

David R. White (2000)
Assistant Professor of Political Science
Ph.D., Political Science, The University of Arizona
M.A., Political Science, The University of Arizona
B.A., Political Science, Bucknell University

Bill D. Whitmire (1997)*
Associate Professor of Mathematics
Ph.D., Mathematics Education, University of Georgia
Ed.S., Mathematics Education, University of Georgia
M.A., Mathematics Education, University of Kentucky
A.B., Chemistry/Mathematics, Lander College

Kenneth B. Williams (1985)*
Drs. Bruce and Lee Foundation Professor of Chemistry
Ph.D., Chemistry, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
M.S., Chemistry, University of Maryland
B.A., Chemistry, Gettysburg College

Benjamin Woods (1972)*
Professor of Music
D.M.A., Music Performance, University of South Carolina
M.M., Music, Midwestern State University
B.S., Music, Lamar State College

Abigail M. Wurster (2003)
Assistant Professor of Theatre-Costume Design
M.F.A., Theatre, Illinois State University
B.A., Theatre and Television Arts, Valparaiso University

Elizabeth A. Zahnd (1999)
Assistant Professor of French
Ph.D., French, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
M.A., French, Middlebury College
B.A., French/Foreign Service, Baylor University

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